Empowering Community Support Worker

Rehab Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Maternity leave

Educational leave

Annual leave 27 days

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Income protection

EAP

Long service reward

Job summary

Rehab Group in Ireland is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide individualised support to people with disabilities within their local community. This 25-hour-per-week role at Elevate Service Sligo focuses on promoting independence, inclusion and wellbeing.

You will plan and monitor educational, recreational and occupational activities, liaise with families and the multidisciplinary team, maintain records, and ensure dignity, respect, and privacy in all interactions.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training and external opportunities.
• Experience in supporting individuals with intellectual, physical or mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and review educational, recreational and occupational programmes within the community.
• Ensure best practice in line with up-to-date research on Quality of Life improvements.
• Liaise with families and the multidisciplinary team to enable accessible community activities.
• Document information, update records and complete paperwork for accountability and communication.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care

Job description

Rehab Group in Ireland is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide individualised support to people with disabilities within their local community. This 25-hour-per-week role at Elevate Service Sligo focuses on promoting independence, inclusion and wellbeing.

You will plan and monitor educational, recreational and occupational activities, liaise with families and the multidisciplinary team, maintain records, and ensure dignity, respect, and privacy in all interactions.